Rio Vista Elementary vs Valadez Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Vista Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–5
647 students
Valadez Middle School Academy
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Elementary Anaheim, California | Valadez Middle School Academy Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3899 of 5,693 | #937 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42322 of 50,301 | #13598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 647 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| city | Anaheim | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 21.1).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Valadez Middle School Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.1).
- •Rio Vista Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 527.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rio Vista Elementary better than Valadez Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Elementary ranks higher (24.0 vs 21.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rio Vista Elementary and Valadez Middle School Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Elementary: 647. Valadez Middle School Academy: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Elementary and Valadez Middle School Academy rank in California?
Rio Vista Elementary is 3899th of 5,693 and Valadez Middle School Academy is 937th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).